The Chery Tiggo 9 (Chinese: 奇瑞瑞虎9; pinyin: Qíruì Ruìhǔ 9) is a series of three-row mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chery under the Tiggo product series which was introduced in March 2023. It is positioned as the flagship of the Tiggo series above the Tiggo 8 family and is available as a five-seater and a three-row seven-seater model. It is also exported under the Jaecoo brand as the Jaecoo J8.[1][2]
| Chery Tiggo 9 | |
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 Chery Tiggo 9 (China) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chery |
| Production | 2023–present (China) 2024–present (global) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
In March 2024, Chery launched the plug-in hybrid version of Tiggo 9 called the Chery Fulwin T10 in Chinese market. The global market Tiggo 9 was also released, which is instead a rebadged Tiggo 8 L / Fulwin T9 positioned above the Tiggo 8 series.
Tiggo 9 / Fulwin T10 / Jaecoo J8
edit| Chery Tiggo 9 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chery |
| Also called | Jaecoo J8 (export) Chery Fulwin T10 Lucano L8 (Iran) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhu, Anhui |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | T1X platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance (PHEV) |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 4,820 mm (189.8 in) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
| Height | 1,699 mm (66.9 in)[3] |
The production version of the Chinese market Tiggo 9 was revealed during the 2023 Auto Shanghai in China.[4] The Tiggo 9 rides on the T1X platform unibody chassis and features CDC suspension, which realizes intelligent full-sensing adjustment through stepless adjustment of suspension hardness. MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link rear suspension systems. The wheels are 20-inch size.[5][6][7]
The interior of the Chinese market Tiggo 9 features a dual-curved screen with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel as the dashboard and a 12.3-inch central control screen curved towards the driver. The digital functionalities of the infortainment system are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. For the audio system, the Tiggo 9 is equipped with a 14-speaker Sony surround sound system.[8]
The Chinese market Tiggo 9 for export markets were initially introduced as the Jaecoo 9,[9] but later renamed to Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 made its global debut in Qatar in October 2023.[10]
Under the Chery Fulwin product series, Chery also markets this model in China as the Chery Fulwin T10 (Chinese: 奇瑞风云T10; pinyin: Qíruì Fēngyún T10). The Fulwin T10 was launched to the market in April 2024.[11] It was initially introduced as the Fulwin T9 in 2023, before the name was transferred to a smaller model.[12]
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Powertrain
editThe engine of the Tiggo 9 is a Kunpeng Power 2.0-litre TDGi inline-four turbocharged petrol engine that produces 261 hp (195 kW; 265 PS) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) of torque. The engine is mated to an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission with flappy paddles and powers all four wheels. The top speed of the Tiggo 9 is 205 km/h (127 mph), with a combined fuel consumption of 7.7 L/100 km (13.0 km/L; 36.7 mpg‑imp; 30.5 mpg‑US). A 2.0-litre turbo PHEV Kunpeng Super Intelligent Hybrid version of the Tiggo 9 would also be available, with a 0–100-kilometre-per-hour (0–62 mph) acceleration in 4.5 seconds and a CLTC range of 1,300 kilometres (808 mi).[13] The battery of the Tiggo 9 may be recharged from 30% to 80% in 18 minutes.[14]
Global version
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The global market Tiggo 9 was introduced at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024.[15] Slightly smaller than the Chinese market Tiggo 9, the model is rebranded from the Chery Tiggo 8 L and Chery Fulwin T9 in China with a revised front end design.[16]
References
edit- ^ "Chery Tiggo 9: maior SUV da marca estreia na China; e no Brasil?". 27 February 2023.
- ^ "A budget Toyota RAV4 hybrid rival? 2023 Chery Tiggo 9 large SUV revealed as plug-in hybrid car, will Australia get it?". 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Chery Tiggo 9 officially released pre-sale price starting at 160,000 yuan". 11 July 2023.
- ^ Mbaduli, Siyavuya (3 March 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 finally breaks cover in China as lavish SUV flagship". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Chery Tiggo 9 finally breaks cover in China as lavish SUV flagship". 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Chery officially details super-sized new Tiggo 9 Pro". 28 February 2023.
- ^ MotorNet. "Lançamento do Chery Tiggo 9 2024". MotorNet (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Chery Tiggo 9 Official Interior Photos". 23 February 2023.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (10 June 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 SUV arrived in Luxembourg to test the soil". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 Jaecoo J8 previewed in Malaysia – 249 PS 2.0T, 7DCT; up to 7 seats; expected Q4 launch; RM200k est". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "奇瑞风云T10实车正式亮相，定位中大型SUV_易车" [Chery Fengyun T10 real car officially unveiled, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV]. news.yiche.com. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "比亚迪唐的强敌？奇瑞风云T9正式亮相，可视为瑞虎9插混版" [A strong enemy of BYD Tang? Chery Fengyun T9 officially unveiled, can be regarded as a plug-in hybrid version of Tiggo 9]. db.m.auto.sohu.com. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Chery Tiggo 9 SUV Unveiled In China With A Price Of $23,060". 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Chery Tiggo 9 officially Debuted In China".
- ^ "2024 Beijing Auto Show: Overseas version of Tiggo 9 PHEV unveiled". Autohome.com.cn. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Andrews, Mark (5 February 2024). "Chery Fulwin T9 PHEV revealed in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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